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Kendra Nicole Mann

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

Managed social media platforms for multiple news stations within Sinclair Broadcast Group, enhancing online engagement and audience reach. Developed and edited web articles and short video clips, contributing to content strategy and production. Operated and troubleshot live streaming equipment, ensuring seamless broadcasts across websites and social media. Trained team members on live video streaming techniques, overseeing all operational aspects of the process.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Web Editor

ABC7-WJLA
  • Increased traffic to the station’s website and created engaging text, image and video content for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
  • Wrote original news stories for WJLA’s website which generated user traffic
  • Set up breaking news livestreams via CNN Newsource, created original livestreams from local content and reported from the field via Facebook Live

Assignment Editor

ABC7-WJLA
  • Gathered breaking news elements and verified information for on-air production
  • Monitored email alerts, Twitter feeds and police scanners for breaking news
  • Communicated with public information officers to confirm news reports

Social Media Marketer and Garden Consultant

Self Employed Web
Washington, DC
2023 - Current

PositiveVinez

Operated personal business website and social media pages, oversaw scheduling of clients, and gave clients garden consulting

  • Built and maintained positivevinez.com
  • Maintained social media accounts
  • Designed flower gardens, gave clients advice on improving their landscape through various plant species and soil improvement

Senior Producer of Live Video/Digital Content Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group
Arlington, VA
06.2015 - 09.2023
  • Managed national livestreams and published original news stories for more than 80 local news stations within the Sinclair Broadcast Group network.
  • Coordinated multiple livestreams and informative news posts for The National Desk’s Facebook page, while generating hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue
  • Monitored political, national and breaking news livestreams using CNN Newsource and local Sinclair station feeds
  • Used CMS software to write original news articles from trending viral videos obtained natively
  • Published Associated Press articles and incorporated SEO strategies to increase organic website traffic
  • Syndicated national articles to all Sinclair affiliates
  • Crossposted live feeds to all Sinclair affiliates and troubleshooted any technical errors that arose
  • Searched, produced and edited viral videos that expanded engagement across all of Sinclair’s Facebook pages

Video Producer and Satellite Coordinator

FOX 5-WTTG
Washington, DC
01.2013 - 09.2014
  • Managed and produced daily digital content across platforms while adhering to tight deadlines.
  • Oversaw all digital editing for Fox5 Morning News and distributed assignments on deadline
  • Booked and coordinated satellite and fiber feeds from reporters in the field

Freelance Desk Assistant, Bureau Assistant, News Writer and Video Producer

FOX News Channel
Washington, DC
08.2010 - 01.2013
  • Multi-tasked and switched gears quickly to develop breaking national news.
  • Monitored news wires for daily breaking news coverage
  • Developed stories, chose sound bites and gathered news for reporters

Education

B.S. - Communication Studies in Journalism

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Skills

  • Strong news writer
  • AP Style writing
  • Deadline-driven and task-oriented
  • Live video streaming
  • Non-linear video editing
  • Effective communicator
  • Mentor and trainer to new staff members
  • SEO and social media trends
  • Organize and delegate tasks to team members
  • Strong news judgement
  • Web and social analytics with focus on Crowdtange and Google
  • Viral video production
  • Accountable

Timeline

Senior Producer of Live Video/Digital Content Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group
06.2015 - 09.2023

Video Producer and Satellite Coordinator

FOX 5-WTTG
01.2013 - 09.2014

Freelance Desk Assistant, Bureau Assistant, News Writer and Video Producer

FOX News Channel
08.2010 - 01.2013

Digital Web Editor

ABC7-WJLA

Assignment Editor

ABC7-WJLA

B.S. - Communication Studies in Journalism

Liberty University

Social Media Marketer and Garden Consultant

Self Employed Web
2023 - Current
Kendra Nicole Mann